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Sony HDR-CX280E

Sony HDR-CX280E
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alaScore 86

255 reviews

Jun, 2018

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 255 reviews of Sony HDR-CX280E. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and image quality. The size and price also get good feedback.

usability, price, size, image quality, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-CX280E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-CX280E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sony HDR-CX280E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability. The portability also gets good feedback.

portability, usability

67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony HDR-CX280EB black • Sony HDR-CX280EB black

Jun, 2018

Product Specifications

Audio

Audio system:Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-In Microphone: Yes
Built-in speaker(s): Yes

Battery

Battery Type:NP-FV30

Camera

3D: No
Back light compensation: Yes
Back Light Compensation (BLC):Y
Camcorder type:Handheld camcorder
Camera playback:movie, single image
Geotagging: No
Image processor:BIONZ
Minimum illumination:3
Self-timer:2,10
Self-timer delay:2,10
Shooting modes:Auto, Manual

Design

Colour of product:Black
Tripod mountable: Yes
Tripod mounting supported:Y

Display

Built-in Display: Yes
Display:LCD
Display diagonal:6.86
Display resolution (numeric):230000
Touchscreen: No

Flash

Built-in Flash: No

Focusing

Face detection: Yes
Focus adjustment:Manual

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (image):2.29
Effective megapixels (movie):2.29
Optical sensor size:25.4 / 5.8
Sensor Type:CMOS
Total MegaPixels:8.9

Lens System

Digital Zoom:320
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):29.8 - 953.6
Focal length range (f-f):2.1 - 57 / 21 - 57
Image stabilizer: Yes
Maximum aperture number:10
Minimum aperture number:1.8
Optical Zoom:27

Light exposure

Scene modes:Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset

Packaging Content

AC adapter included: Yes
Batteries included: Yes
Cables included:AC, HDMI, USB
Pouch: Yes

Ports & interfaces

Composite Video Out:1
HDMI: Yes
Headphone outputs:1
S-Video Out: No
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Shutter

Camera shutter speed:1/6 - 1/10000

Still image

Image formats supported:JPG
Maximum image resolution:3984 x 2240
Still image resolution(s):2992 x 2240 / 2992 x 2240,3984 x 2240

Storage

Camcorder media type:Memory Card
Camcorder tape type: No
Compatible memory cards:MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo HX, SD, SDHC, SDXC / MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supported: No
Internal storage capacity:4

Video

Bitrate at maximum video resolution:28
Capture modes:FH, HQ, LP
HD type:Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution:1920 x 1080
Supported video modes:1080i, 1080p
Video formats supported:AVCHD, H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4
Video Resolutions:720 x 576,1440 x 1080 / 720 x 576,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: No

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:11.7
Height :5.7
Weight:180
Width:5.25

White balance

Indoor white balance: Yes
Onepush white balance: Yes
Outdoor white balance: Yes
White Balance:Auto